READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING Simazine 900 WG Herbicide ACTIVE CONSTITUENT: 900g/kg SIMAZINE GROUP C HERBICIDE For the control of weeds in chickpeas, lupins, TT-Canola, orchards, vineyards and certain other horticultural crops and non-crop situations as per directions for use table. IMPORTANT: READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPENING OR USING THIS PRODUCT. APVMA Approval No.: 62193/1007 Pack Size: 15kg Bag IN A TRANSPORT EMERGENCY DIAL 000 POLICE OR FIRE BRIGADE TITAN AG Pty Ltd 3/14 Narabang Way, Belrose NSW 2085 Telephone 02 9986 2943 Fax 02 9986 2945 www.titanag.com.au TRANSPORT AND HANDLING NOT A DANGEROUS GOOD ACCORDING TO THE AUSTRALIAN DANGEROUS GOODS (ADG) CODE FOR TRANSPORT BY ROAD AND RAIL.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE Restraints: DO NOT exceed highest rate recommended for any particular crop. DO NOT plant crops other than those recommended, following treatments at rates up to 2.5kg/ha for at least 9 months after application. When rates exceed 2.5kg/ha planting may not be possible for longer periods and trial plantings should be conducted to check residual activity. CROP WEEDS CONTROLLED STATE RATE/ha CRITICAL COMMENTS Light soil Heavy soil Almonds Asparagus Berry Fruits Citrus Gladioli Grapevine Hops Canola - (Triazine Tolerant varieties ) Pre-emergence or post sowing pre-emergence Chickpeas Faba beans Creeping Oxalis, Doublegee, Fat Hen, Fumitory, Ivy-leaf Suppression of Brome Grass, Soursob, Wild Oats Capeweed, Charlock, Clover, Corn Cromwell, Doublegee, Fumitories, Geraniums, Ivy-leaf Speedwell, London Rocket, Mustards, Turnips, Paterson s Curse, Shepherd s Purse, Silver Grass (Vulpia) Suppression of Annual Ryegrass, Barley Grass, Brome Grass, Wild Oats Deadnettle, Indian Hedge Mustard, Lesser Swinecress, Milk Thistle, Prickly Lettuce, Purple Goosefoot, Shepherd s Purse, Turnip Weed, Wireweed and Suppression of Black Bindweed and Paradoxa Grass Capeweed, Clover, Dock, Doublegee, Mustard, Radish, Self Sown Cereals, Silver Grass, Turnip Weed and suppression of Barley Grass, Ryegrass and Wild Oats Annual Ryegrass, Barley Grass, Brome Grass, Capeweed, Corn Gromwell, (Sheepweed), Deadnettle, Fumitories, Geranium, Ivy-leaf Speedwell, Medics, Mustards SA 1kg or 60g/100L 1.3kg 1.2kg or 60g/100L 2kg or 120g/100 L 2.5kg 1.2kg or 60g/100L Use if trees are at least 3 years old. Apply to bare moist soil immediately after cultivation and before weeds emerge. Apply to bare moist soil after last cultivation and before spear emergence DO NOT apply to foliage or when fruit is present. Use on established plants. Use if trees are at least one year old. Apply to bare moist soil after planting. High rates may cause crop damage on sandy soils low in organic matter. QLD 2kg 4kg Use if vines are at least 2 years old. 1.25kg or 2.5kg or Use if vines are at least 12 months old. SA, TAS, 60g/100L 120g/100L In the first year of use split applications are preferred. WA 1.3kg 2.5kg Apply to bare, moist soil in late Winter or early Spring, prior to hop emergence. 1.1kg 2.2kg Important: This use is subject to adherence to the INTEGRATED WEED MANGEMENT STRATEGY for TT-Canola. See General Instructions: Integrated Weed Management Strategy for TT-Canola. Can be applied up to a week before sowing or postsowing pre-emergence (ideally Incorporated by harrows). For best results, apply to bare moist soil, either immediately before seeding or as a preemergence treatment at or within 7 days of planting. Sufficient rainfall (20-30mm) to wet the soil through the weed root zone is necessary within 2-3 weeks of application. Application should not be made to ridged or excessively cloddy soil. When applied before seeding, incorporate to a depth of 5cm. QLD, NSW, 800g + 1.5L SA Prometryne (500g/L) SA, WA Apply immediately post-planting. Application should not be made to ridged or excessively cloddy soil. For reliable results, significant rain 20-30mm is necessary within 2-3 weeks of sowing. WA 550g 1.1kg For best results apply to bare moist soil, either immediately before seeding, or as a pre-emergent treatment at or within 7 days of planting. Sufficient rainfall to wet the soil through the weed root zone (20-30mm) is necessary within 2-3 weeks of application. Results can be variable if seasonal conditions are dry prior to sowing, and Chickpeas are sown into a dry or low moisture seedbed. Application should be made to ridged or excessively cloddy soil. When applied before seeding, incorporation by the sowing operation should not be greater than 5cm. Use 0.55-0.775kg on lighter soils and in the Northern Agricultural areas, and up to 1.1kg on heavier soil types. DO NOT use on whitish or grey sands. 1.1kg 1.4kg Apply either pre-seeding or immediately post-sowing which is preferred on light soils. Sow the crop at least 5cm deep. Use the lowest rate on light soils. Application should not be made to ridged or excessively cloddy soil. For fully reliable results, significant rainfall (20-30mm) is necessary within 2-3 weeks of sowing. DO NOT use rates higher than 1.1kg/ha on soils with ph 8.0 and above as unacceptable crop damage may occur. TITAN SIMAZINE 900 WG HERBICIDE PAGE 2 OF 6
CROP WEEDS CONTROLLED STATE RATE/ha Light soil Heavy soil Faba beans continued Lupins Lupins where weeds are present at time of sowing Pome Fruit, Apples, Pears Roses Strawberries Paradoxa Grass, Saffron Thistle, Soursob, Volunteer Canola, Wireweed and suppression of Wild Oats Creeping Oxalis, Doublegee, Fat Hen, Fumitory, Ivy-leaf Suppression of Brome Grass, Soursob, Wild Oats Creeping Oxalis, Doublegee, Fat Hen, Fumitory, Ivy-leaf Suppression of Brome Grass, Soursob, Wild Oats Creeping Oxalis, Doublegee, Fat Hen, Fumitory, Ivy-leaf Suppression of Brome Grass, Soursob, Wild Oats SA, WA QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, SA SA WA WA QLD SA, TAS, WA SA, TAS, WA 560g plus 830g plus CRITICAL COMMENTS Apply to bare moist soil and incorporate to a depth of 5cm just prior to sowing. Incorporation should be made within hours of application. Use this mixture where Annual Ryegrass and Wild Oats are the major problem. Application should not be made to ridged or excessively cloddy soil. For fully reliable results, Significant rainfall (20-30mm) is necessary with 2-3 weeks of application. 1.3kg 2.2kg Apply within 2 days of sowing. Seed bed should be moist and free of weeds, large clods and ridges. Apply higher rate for suppression of Wild Oats and Soursob. Use the lower rates (NSW, SA, VIC ) in combination with. 830g plus 1.25L 550g 550g plus 550g plus recommended rate of other knockdown herbicide 3kg or 90g/100L 1.8kg or 90g/100L 1.3kg or 60g/100L 1.2kg 1.3kg plus 1.25L 1.1kg 800g plus 800g plus recommended rate of other knockdown herbicide 4kg or 120g/100L 2.5kg or 120g/100L 2.5kg or 120g/100L 1.2kg Apply anytime from 4 weeks before sowing until just before sowing. Apply as a tank mixture to bare moist level soil and incorporate to a depth of 50mm prior to sowing. Incorporation must be within 4 hours of spraying especially under warm conditions. More effective than Simazine on its own in dry conditions and where grass pressures are high. Use 830g/ha Simazine on poorer light sands. 1.1kg/ha on sandy loams and on all other soil types. Increase the rate to 1.3kg/ha where Brome Grass is the major problem. DO NOT exceed 500g/ha on lupin variety Ultra. Apply immediately before seeding or within 6 days after sowing. Seed bed should be moist and free of weeds, large clods and ridges. Use 550g to 800g/ha on yellow sands, 1.1kg/ha on other soil types. Note: Not for use on white or grey sands. Apply to bare moist soil just before sowing. Incorporate to a depth of 4-5cm within 4 hours of spraying. Soil should be free of large clods and ridges. Choose Simazine rate according to comments in panel above. Note: Not for use on white or grey sands. Apply 1-6 days before drilling the crop. Use the higher rate of Simazine on weeds up to two weeks old and the lower rate of Simazine with a high rate of knockdown herbicide on weeds more than 2 weeks old. DO NOT exceed 500g/ha on lupin variety Ultra. Note: Not for use on white or grey sands. Use if trees are at least 2 years old. Apply to bare moist soil. Use if trees are at least 2 years old. Apply to bare moist soil. Apply to bare moist soil. DO NOT apply to plants less than 1 year old. Apply between polythene covered beds. DO NOT use on white or grey sands in WA. TITAN SIMAZINE 900 WG HERBICIDE PAGE 3 OF 6
CROP WEEDS CONTROLLED STATE RATE/ha CRITICAL COMMENTS Sub clover Established Vulpia (Silvergrass), Rat s Tail 550 to 900g Apply 6-10 weeks after emergence of the pasture, lucerne and perennial Fescue, Squirrel-tail Fescue, SA but not before the 3rd trifoliate leaf stage of Sub grass pastures Sand Fescue Clover. Best results are obtained from application to young, well grazed, and actively growing plants. Some damage to Sub Clover may occur especially at the higher rates. DO NOT apply to sandy soils and use the lower rates on light textured soils. Apply under moist soil conditions; rain following application enhances results. DO NOT apply to stressed plants. Insect infestations should be controlled and sub clover allowed to recover before the Simazine is applied. DO NOT use herbicides for broad-leaved weed control within 3 weeks of application. NSW, VIC Forestry including farm tree plantations, Pinus, Araucaria, Corymbia, Eucalyptus Tree plantings Pre and post planting (see General Instructions for further information on tree species) Vulpia (Silvergrass), Rat s Tail Fescue SA Pre-emergence control of many annual and some perennial grasses and broadleaved weeds including Amaranthus, Annual (Wimmera) Ryegrass, Barley Grass, Bindii, Brome Grass, Capeweed, Chickweed, Common Sowthistle, Creeping Oxalis, Fat Hen, Fumitory, Geranium, Ivy-leaf Speedwell, Mustard, Native Geranium, Nettles, Potato Weed, Powell s Amaranth, Red Root Amaranth, Red Shank, Shepherds Purse, Summer Grass, Thistles - Annual, Soldier, Variegated, Turnips, Turnip Weed, Wild Mustard, Wild Radish, Wild Turnip, Yellow Wood, Sorrel Weed suppression at higher rates: Soursob, Wild Oats Weeds suppressed WA: Annual Ryegrass, Brome Grass, Dock, Double Gee, Radish, Sorrel, Soursob, Wild Turnip, Wireweed 550 to 800g plus 100 to 160mL of Paraquat (250g/L) 400 to 550g plus 100 to 160mL of Paraquat (250g/L) Apply 6-10 weeks after emergence of the pasture, but not before the 3rd trifoliate leaf stage of Sub Clover. Best results are obtained from application to young, well grazed, and actively growing plants. However the addition of paraquat (250g/L) improves the control of well established plants. Add a non-ionic surfactant at 0.2%v/v (200mL per 100L) under conditions of good soil moisture, control of grasses and some broad-leaved weed seedlings may occur. DO NOT apply to sandy soils and use the lower rates on light textured soils. Apply under moist soil conditions; rain following application enhances results. DO NOT apply to stressed plants. Insect infestations should be controlled and sub clover allowed to recover before the Simazine plus Paraquat (250g/L) is applied. DO NOT use herbicides for broadleaved weed control within 3 weeks of application. WA 400 to 550 g Apply within 8 weeks of emergence of Sub Clover and grasses. Under conditions of good soil moisture, control of other grasses and some broadleaved weeds may occur. Ensure that there is a good stand of Sub Clover present before applying. Use the lower rate on light textured soils. DO NOT use with broadleaf weed herbicides within 3 weeks of using TITAN Simazine 900 WG Herbicide. DO NOT tank mix with other herbicides or add crop oil or wetting agents. DO NOT use on medics or red or white clover. DO NOT overlap when spraying, otherwise damage may be observed. 1.6-6.7kg/ha TITAN Simazine 900 WG Herbicide may be applied prior to or after planting. For most situations use 5.0 to 5.5kg/ha. On gravelly, coarse textured soils use 2.8 to 4.0kg/ha and for sandy, low organic soils use 1.6 to 3.0kg/ha. On sandy soils allow 2 weeks and at least 50mm of rain between spraying and planting. Use a maximum rate of 1.6kg/ha for overspraying Eucalyptus plantations on sandy, low organic matter soils in WA and SA. For short term weed control all when applied with other pre-emergent herbicides use half rates according to the situation. Apply to bare ground. Best results will be achieved if applied to moist, finely tilled soil. If weeds are present add a knock down or other partner herbicide as a tank mix. If spraying after planting check tree tolerance to knockdown or other partner herbicide before using. Applications in a band 1.5 to 2.0m wide over the planting row is recommended although broadcast application can also be used. Rates above refer to sprayed hectares and not field hectare. Some tree damage may occur, especially with post-plant application. Recovery is normally rapid. Directed application is preferred to for post planting application especially when the higher rates are used. TITAN SIMAZINE 900 WG HERBICIDE PAGE 4 OF 6
CROP WEEDS CONTROLLED STATE RATE/ha Light soil Heavy soil Non-crop uses, Commercial, Industrial, Rights of Way, Public Utility areas, Road shoulders, Drains, Headlands, Driveways, Railway tracks, Aerodromes, Gutters, Footpaths Dams, Tanks, Troughs As above and including Barnyard Grass, Summer Grass 5kg or 500g/100L 10kg or 1kg/100L 24kg or 2.4kg/100L 5kg or 500g/100L 24kg or 2.4kg/100L 48kg or 4.8kg/100L CRITICAL COMMENTS Provides seasonal control of annual weed germinations. Apply to bare moist ground. Filamentous Blue Green Algae WA 2 g per 100 L Mix in a convenient amount of and apply when algae development first noticed. NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE, OR IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION. WITHHOLDING PERIODS: HARVEST CROPS: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED GRAZING CANOLA: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 15 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION. SUB CLOVER: DO NOT GRAZE FOR 14 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. DO NOT CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 21 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. CHICKPEAS: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 9 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION. FABA BEANS: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 8 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION. Provides long residual control in Winter rainfall areas. Apply to bare moist ground. Provides long residual control in Summer rainfall areas. Apply to bare moist ground. Read remarks under Crop Safety. TITAN SIMAZINE 900 WG HERBICIDE PAGE 5 OF 6
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TITAN Simazine 900 WG Herbicide is a pre-emergent herbicide which is most effective when applied to bare, moist soil. Because it acts mainly through the roots of weeds, best results are obtained when rain or irrigation move the the herbicide down to the root zone within 2 weeks of application. The duration and effectiveness of control depends on the amount applied, the type of soil, intensity of leaching and species of weeds present. RESISTANT WEEDS WARNING TITAN Simazine 900 WG Herbicide is a member of the triazines group of herbicides. Simazine has the GROUP inhibitor of photosynthesis at photosystem II mode of action. For weed resistance management TITAN Simazine 900 WG Herbicide is a Group C herbicide. Some naturally occurring weed biotypes resistant to TITAN Simazine 900 WG Herbicide and other inhibitors of photosynthesis at photosystem II herbicides may exist through normal genetic variability in any weed population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the weed population if these herbicides are used repeatedly. These resistant weeds will not be controlled by TITAN Simazine 900 WG Herbicide or other inhibitors of photosynthesis at photosystem II herbicides. Since the occurrence of resistant weeds is difficult to detect prior to use, TITAN AG Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of TITAN Simazine 900 WG Herbicide to control resistant weeds. INTEGRATED WEED MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR TT-CANOLA An Integrated Weed management Strategy for TT-Canola (the strategy) has been developed and funded by the Canola Association of Australia in co-operation with certain companies. The Strategy outlines recommendations, measures and options for weed management, including management of herbicide resistance in weed populations. The Strategy is available from the Canola Association of Australia. A program has been developed that outlines sound agronomic practices and integrated weed management programs designed to optimise the performance of TT-Canola. It is advised that consultation on IWM be undertaken with an accredited agronomist prior to use of TITAN Simazine 900 WG Herbicide on TT-Canola. To minimise herbicide resistance: Avoid dry sowing in heavily weed infested paddocks. Wait for a weed germination after the opening rains in weedy paddocks. Use a pre-plant knockdown or cultivation. No weeds should be allowed to survive at this stage. Adapt the weed control program to the anticipated weed spectrum and pressure: Broadleaf Weeds and Ryegrass: Use Simazine 900 WG or Atrazine 900 WG plus trifluralin pre-emergence. A follow-up with a Group A herbicide (if ryegrass is susceptible) or Atrazine 900 WG may be necessary. Broadleaf Weeds : Use Atrazine 900 WG post-emergence. DO NOT use Atrazine 900 WG or Simazine 900 WG if the area to be treated had a triazine herbicide applied to it last season. Watch for escapes, especially in paddocks with a long history of Group C herbicide use. DO NOT use Group C herbicides in consecutive years. To avoid Triazine carry-over: On acid soils (ph less than 6.5) - The maximum rate of Atrazine 900 WG or Simazine 900 WG or a combination of the two products to be applied to the crop during the growing season is 2.2kg/ha. On alkaline soils (ph greater than 6.5) - The maximum rate of Atrazine 900 WG or Simazine 900 WG or a combination of the two products to be applied to the crop during the growing season is 1.1kg/ha. Post-emergence use - It is recommended that Atrazine 900 WG be used, and at rates of 1.1kg/ha or less, on both acid or alkaline soils. RESISTANT WEEDS REPORTING Growers should collect plant or seed samples where weeds that are normally susceptible to atrazine and simazine may be resistant, get them tested and seek professional advice. MIXING Half fill tank with clean. Commence vigorous agitation. Add granules steadily. DO NOT dump. Ensure complete dispersion before filling to volume with. Continue agitation during spraying. DO NOT leave spray solution in tank overnight. APPLICATION Use a boom sprayer or knapsack sprayer for small areas. 50-200L of mixture per hectare should be applied with the boom, and a minimum equivalent to 500L per hectare through the knapsack sprayer. Clean spray equipment immediately after use using several flushings of with detergent. TT-Canola: Application DO NOT apply to TT-Canola by aircraft. Apply with a low boom sprayer with a 60m buffer zone downwind of treated fields to natural or impounded lakes or dams, and a 20m buffer zone for any well, sink hole, intermittent or perennial stream. Apply to areas where run-off is unlikely to occur or where run-off may be captured by farm earthworks. C HERBICIDE COMPATIBILITY This product may be mixed with Amitrole, atrazine, diuron, glyphosate, diquat, paraquat, and paraquat-diquat mixtures. Because products may vary from time to time a small-scale compatibility test should be carried out before mixing in the spray tank. For residual control of annual weeds in non-crop areas, pome and citrus orchards and vineyards, mixtures of this product and glyphosate may be used. Half fill the spray tank with clean before adding this product at the recommended rate and mix thoroughly. The add 360g/L glyphosate product at 3L/ha or 700mL/100L and the remaining. Maintain adequate agitation and use the mixture promptly. DO NOT use lower rates of glyphosate (360g/L) where control of perennial weeds is desired. PRECAUTION Re-Entry Period: DO NOT enter treated area without protective clothing until spray has dried. PROTECTION OF CROPS, NATIVE AND OTHER NON-TARGET PLANTS DO NOT spray foliage of desirable plants, except Lupins (WA ). DO NOT use under peach, apricot, plum trees, ornamental prunus or near newly planted shrubs. DO NOT plant crops other than those recommended for at least nine (9) months following treatments at rates up to 2.5kg/ha. At higher rates planting may not be possible for much longer periods afterwards. DO NOT use on sandy or porous soils near desirable plants or trees or where roots of such may extend or are near the surface. Crops such as red beet, lettuce, cabbage, tomato, cucumber, and carrots are particularly sensitive to Simazine residues. DO NOT exceed highest rate recommended for any particular crop. DO NOT use on white or grey sands (WA ). DO NOT use in channels or drains where the roots of desirable plants may extend. DO NOT apply under weather conditions or from spraying equipment which may cause spray to drift onto nearby susceptible plants/crops, cropping lands or pastures. Araucaria, Corymbia, Eucalyptus and Pinus Plantations: Field trials and use experience has indicated that the following species are tolerant. Test tolerance before treating other species. Araucaria - all commercial species. Corymbia - maculate. Eucalyptus - agglomerate, calophylla, camaldulensis, cladocalyx, cloeziana, dunnii, globulus, grandis, laevopinea, nitens, pilularis, pseudoglobulus, regnans, rudis, saligna, wandoo. Pinus - caribaea and hybrids eliottii, pinaster, radiata. SOIL MOISTURE If sufficient rain to thoroughly wet the soil through the weed root zone has not fallen within 14 days of application, in with the equivalent of 13mm of rain. If applied under dry conditions and irrigation is not available, mechanical incorporation to a depth of not more than 4cm within 7 days of sowing may assist results. PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT DO NOT contaminate dams, ways or drains with chemical or used containers. DO NOT use the container for any other purpose. This product is very highly toxic to algae and aquatic macrophytes. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Store in the closed original container in a dry, well ventilated area out of direct sunlight. Shake the bag empty into spray tank. Single rinse before disposal. DO NOT dispose of undiluted chemicals on site. Puncture or shred and bury empty containers at a local authority landfill. If no landfill is available, bury the container below 500mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for the purpose clear of ways, desirable vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers and product should not be burnt. SAFETY DIRECTIONS Avoid contact with eyes and skin. DO NOT inhale dust or spray mist. Wash hands after use. FIRST AID If poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 13 11 26. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Additional information is listed in the material safety data sheet (MSDS). A material safety data sheet for TITAN Simazine 900 WG Herbicide is available from TITAN AG Pty Ltd on request. Call Customer Service on (02) 9986 2943 or visit www.titanag.com.au CONDITIONS OF SALE TITAN AG Pty Ltd shall not be liable for any loss injury damage or death whether consequential or otherwise whatsoever or howsoever arising whether through negligence or otherwise in connection with the sale supply use or application of this product. The supply of this product is on the express condition that the purchaser does not rely on TITAN AG s skill or judgment in purchasing or using the same and every person dealing with this product does so at his own risk absolutely. No representative of TITAN AG Pty Ltd has any authority to add to or alter these conditions. TITAN SIMAZINE 900 WG HERBICIDE PAGE 6 OF 6